Requisition No: 797663

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: Systems Project Consultant - DBPR/Technology *OPEN COMPETITIVE* 1

Position Number: 79010777

Salary: $45,847.88 - $60,000.20 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2023

DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY
SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT
Position Number: 79010777
Bi-weekly Hiring Salary: $1,763.38 - $2,307.70
Annual Hiring Salary: $45,847.88 - $60,000.20

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Minimum Requirements:

• One year of experience in managing technology projects; and
• Bachelor's degree in Technology or Business Administration from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in a professional environment on a year-for-year basis.
  

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked and formal education are required to qualify for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.***

Additional Requirements:
Certification of Project Management Professional is required within one (1) year of date of hire.

Note: Successful applicant must pass a Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. All positions within the Division of Technology are considered to be positions of special trust in accordance with Sections 110.1127 and 425.04, Florida Statutes. The recommended applicant will be required to submit to a background and fingerprint check.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• This is position is responsible for coordinating technology related projects for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying business and process needs and solutions, developing project definition, milestones, project schedules, identifying project status and/or preparing executive status reporting.
• This includes process flows, issue tracking, prioritization, resolution, risk management, contract management, budgeting, technology staffing and scheduling, business user communications, vendor communications, and vendor and subcontractor management.
• Defines and maintains the standards of process, generally related to project management, within the organization; and identifies business and process needs and solutions.
• The PMO strives to standardize and introduce economies of repetition in the execution of projects. The PMO is the source of documentation, guidance and metrics on the practice of project management and execution.
• Responsible for prioritizing, managing, and controlling projects, programs, and other related work, to achieve specific strategic business objectives.
• Bases project management principles on accepted, industry standard methodologies such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Manages projects and conducts initial consultations to define the scope of work for projects. Provides stakeholders with written project descriptions and estimated time frames.
• Prepares and maintains project plans and schedules for designated projects including application systems development, system enhancements and maintenance efforts.
• Holds project status meetings and prepares status reports.
• Coordinates all aspects of work for the successful completion of projects.
• Performs project risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates quality assurance activities.
• Obtains stakeholder/owner signoff on completion of acceptance testing.
• Obtains signoff on production acceptance testing and facilitates turnover to production.
• Conducts post-implementation reviews and documents lessons learned.
• Works with staff to ensure technology projects have been clearly communicated to promote organizational acceptance of technology projects.
• Provides Organizational Assessments and Recommendations.
• Works with Technology and Division managers to identify processes for improvement.
• Assists in defining improvements and documents recommended improvements.
• Works with other project and area managers to define an implementation project where appropriate.
• Works with staff to ensure technology projects have been clearly communicated and manages expectations.
• Assists divisions and technology in prioritizing projects and managing scope of existing projects.
• Facilitates training related to projects as needed.
• Reviews legislative bills and assists in completing bill analysis that have a technology impact, which includes providing cost estimates and work effort.
• Maintains a log of all bills reviewed.
• Performs other work related duties as required.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Project.
• Knowledge of project management practices and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Experience with process analysis or business analysis.
• Experience managing large scale information technology projects.
• Experience managing vendors and project teams.
• Experience with legislative bill analysis.
• Ability to communicate technical issues, risks and approaches to non-technical managers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Assertive leadership skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Possess excellent people skills.
  

The Difference You Will Make:

At DBPR, you will always have an opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of Floridians and the communities where they live and work. As an employee, you help to “make DBPR and Florida great places to do business.” To that end we will invest in you, treat our licensees as valued customers and partners, and uphold laws that protect the public and Florida’s competitive marketplace.

How You Will Grow:

DBPR employees are expected to uphold these seven core values: Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Respect and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

The Following Benefits Are Included:

• State of Florida retirement package (pension & investments options);
• 10 Paid holidays annually;
• Annual Leave;
• Sick Leave;
• HMO and PPO Health Insurance – the State covers the majority of the premiums for Individual and Family coverage (over 80% employer paid);
• $25,000 in automatic Basic Life insurance policy (100% employer paid);
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.;
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available;
• Tax deferred savings program available through payroll deduction;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program.
  

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices
veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports
the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED. To obtain revised and updated information on Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements, click here. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.

A candidate for Veterans’ Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.